Info released on death at mill

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) released preliminary information on their investigation into the death of Dave McConnell.

According to OSHA, “Preliminary information suggests the deceased lost his footing and fell while trying to descend from the log deck (which is an elevated structure).”

McConnell, a 65 year old Encampment man, died as a result of the accident on Aug. 27.

Haylee McKee, Public Information Officer/Policy Administrator, in the Wyoming OSHA Department of Workforce Services said that federal OSHA requires the investigation to be completed within 180 days....